North Carolina DMV Crisis Exposed: Staffing Shortages and Bureaucratic Failures Fuel Long Waits

Long waits and inconvenient travel for essential services at North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles are not just frustrating motorists—they strike at the heart of personal freedom and economic productivity. An exhaustive audit released by Republican Auditor Dave Boliek lays bare how outdated bureaucracy, insufficient staffing, and poor management have combined to create a crisis that compromises both citizens’ time and the state’s economic vitality. Why Are North Carolina Drivers Waiting in Line for Hours? The state has seen its population surge by nearly 30% over the past two decades, yet DMV license examiner positions have barely grown by 10%....